Big Boys

Biography

From Austin, Texas, USA, the Big Boys line-up comprised Tim Kerr (guitar), Chris Gates (bass), Randy Biscuits Turner (Randall Turner, 1956, USA, d. 18 August 2005, Austin, Texas, USA; vocals) and a succession of temporary drummers including Steve Collier, Greg Murray, Fred Shultz and Rey Washam. Formed in 1980, they were punk-funk pioneers, a trait highlighted on powerful songs such as their cover version of Kool And The Gangs Hollywood Swinging on 1982s Fun Fun Fun EP. Such beefy riffs were undoubtedly an influence on later outfits such as No FX and Maelstrom. They had previously leaned towards simplistic punk thrash. All the members of the band were keen skateboarders, and they became leading members of the skate punk scene of the early 80s alongside Suicidal Tendencies. Vocalist Turner was the focal point of their live shows, delighting in cross-dressing and outrageous exhibitionism, designed to provoke a reaction...